CHI Memorial’s mobile health coaches will provide mammography screenings Tuesday, Feb. 6 at First Southern Baptist Church, 323 South Main St. in Pikeville, from 9 a.m-3 p.m. CST, and at LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 South Duke St. in LaFayette, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

"All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of 35-40. After age 40, a screening mammogram is recommended every year. Any woman who meets these age guidelines and has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months may participate, with or without insurance.

"For those with insurance, you must bring your insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license.

Insurance will be filed for you. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for financial assistance. The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center receives grant funds from Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to provide women with education about and access to breast health services. Partnerships with Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic work up is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care.

"Women need to know their doctor’s first and last name," officials said.

To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-591-2254.

February 21, 2019

VA Benefits Discussion To Be Held Feb. 26 At Morning Pointe Of Chattanooga

East Ridge Cloggers Perform At Morning Pointe

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga – Shallowford, 7719 Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, is hosting a discussion, "Best Kept Secret in the Military, A Discussion about VA Benefits," on Tuesday, Feb. ... (click for more)

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, is gearing up for IHOP’s Free Pancake Day on March 12. IHOP’s Free Pancake Day aims to raise needed funds to provide ... (click for more)

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga – Shallowford, 7719 Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, is hosting a discussion, "Best Kept Secret in the Military, A Discussion about VA Benefits," on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Guest speaker will be Mike Verble with Verble Estate Preservation and Advisors, LLC.
Topics of discussion include:
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Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, is gearing up for IHOP’s Free Pancake Day on March 12. IHOP’s Free Pancake Day aims to raise needed funds to provide life-saving technology and facilities to pediatric patients.
IHOP guests can receive a free short stack of its world-famous buttermilk pancakes on Free Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Schools will be closed on Friday due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the last few hours and the amount expected between now and tomorrow.
School-age child care will be open at seven locations from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. to assist parents. The locations for child care are: Battle Academy, East Brainerd Elementary, East Ridge Elementary, Harrison Elementary, ... (click for more)

A city report says an instructor over police academies had a pattern of sexual harassment against female cadets.
Two female trainees initially filed the complaint against instructor Ricky Ballard.
Ballard was suspended earlier this month for 160 hours without pay over the sexual allegations.
Four female cadets said they received unwanted hugs from Ballard. They said Ballard ... (click for more)

Please remember to check on folks that are vulnerable which includes the elderly and homebound. With expectations of up to 7 inches or more of rain, we may see flooding in areas that rival those of the past.
As Chief Roddy told me this morning, be proactive, not reactive. Pack for an extended stay at work or someone's house. Be ready with extra food, water and blanket in your ... (click for more)

Mayor Berke,
On September 5, 2017, you asked and were granted a 22-cent property tax increase for city government operations and a capital fund.
At the meeting, the City Council approved your proposal for the property tax increase of 22 cents per $100 of property assessment. As a result, every business, home owner, and property owner had one-month notice that their local property ... (click for more)